Replacing electric cooktop with gas
We are trying to replace our glass electric cooktop (hate cleaning the thing) with a gas cooktop.
The current cooktop is 240V and on a 50A dual pole breaker. From what I have been reading, it seems that I can’t just convert that to 110V. So, if I have to install a new 110V outlet, what can I tap off of? In that area are the small appliance outlets, the microwave outlet, and on the other side of the wall is an outlet to our dining room. This thing can’t draw a lot of power, since it only is needed for the igniters.
Gas stoves are allowed to be on the small appliance branch circuit serving the kitchen and dining room.
I would pick whichever ktichen or dining receptacle resulted in the least amount of work. Leave the microwave circuit as is.
Be sure not to go over the number of allowable conductors in the device box where you get your feed from. This may mean installing a larger box.
